My 4-year-old Lab has hip pain, but I see no injury. What's wrong?

As this is an acute injury it may take time until the pain stops (even with pain killers). glucosamine does not have any effect on acute injuries but Deramaxx should help. it's important you keep rocky completely rested for several days until you can see a significant improvement. if you judge that there is no improvement at all and that the pain is severe, you should bring him to the vet to get it checked and treated ASAP.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to many reasons. This could be due to a coagulation issue, a traumatic injury or even some form of skin disease. It is just not possible to know this without an examination and possibly some more basic diagnostics. I highly recommend that you have Lena evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment. They would be able to check these possibilities and treat accordingly. Good luck and have a great day!

Hello. The hips do look pretty good. I would ask your veterinarian to examine & determine if it is possible that Zoi has injured her knee. I would be especially interested in your vet conducting an exam looking for a cranial drawer sign that would indicate an anterior cruciate ligament tear, a common injury in larger breed dogs. Hope you find an answer to Zoi's pain & discomfort & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Duke! Unfortunately hip dysplasia is a common congenital abnormality in Labs, and it could be that he is suffering from that causing his difficulty getting up, sitting, and laying down. It could also be due to ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments and/or meniscal damage in his knees, which are also common in large breed dogs. He is in pain if he's having these difficulties, and I would have him seen by a vet tomorrow for physical exam, lameness exam, and x-rays. These tests will help the vet identify what is causing his difficulties, and can discuss treatment options with you. If it is a problem with his cruciate ligaments or meniscus, surgery will likely be require to fix it.

I'm sorry Jay is having trouble walking! In a senior lab, common causes of difficulty walking include arthritis, hip dysplasia, and joint problems. My recommendation is to have Jay seen by a vet in the morning. The vet can diagnose what is causing his difficulty walking, and can discuss treatment with you. He may benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

Yes, it is common for Labrador's to have hip dysplasia. This can cause them some pain. Chewie could be having pain/soreness while laying down. It would be a good idea to have him examined by a veterinarian. If the vet thinks he could be having hip pain, they can do an xray of his hips to rule out hip dysplasia. If Chewie does have hip dysplasia, there are several treatment options depending on the severity of the dysplasia. I hope this has helped. Thank you for using pet coach.

It sounds like Tia is in pain, which what caused her to be subdued and walk slowly. In a senior lab, there are a couple reasons why this is happening to her. She could have arthritis, she could be suffering from hip dysplasia, or she could be suffering from problems with her joints. I recommend taking Tia into the vet first thing in the morning for an exam. The vet can do a lameness exam and x-rays to diagnose what is causing her pain, and can treat her for it. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.